No Gods No Masters
by Garbage
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
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  1. Record Collector
    Jul 2, 2021
    60
    Anger suits Garbage’s most recognisable mode, often on forceful display here: dense, layered noise, all buzzsaw guitars, harsh electronics and industrial clatter. Yet there’s sonic variety.
  2. The Independent (UK)
    Jun 11, 2021
    60
    The album doles out small doses of riot grrrl nostalgia but for the most part, on No Gods No Masters, Garbage stretch beyond the gilded cage of their Nineties icon status to reach for something new – often, but not always, to effective ends.
  3. American Songwriter
    Jun 8, 2021
    60
    The heightened level of fury and overall frustration about the state of society is admirable. Some might say there is not enough of it in today’s music. But that needs to be balanced with songs which beckon you back for another listen, an aspect of the confrontational No Gods No Monsters that too often falls short.

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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 27
  3. Negative: 2 out of 27
  1. Vera88
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    This is their best work since 1998. Absolutely brillant album, with lots of hooks, melodies and great lyrics.
  2. Mad_max1
    Jun 13, 2021
    9
    Hands down Garbage's best album in 20 years. Sure, it's heavily political and that may put some folks off, but after a year of being trappedHands down Garbage's best album in 20 years. Sure, it's heavily political and that may put some folks off, but after a year of being trapped under the thumbs of our governments who've been playing Russian roulette with our lives, and global inequality has become massively apparent sparking numerous race-related protests, I think it's what we needed.

    The production of this album is top drawer and it's much darker than their usual approach, often heading into a more industrial rock sound. In fact, some of the tracks will really please fans on NIN and other similar acts. You can expect lots of the bands signature sampling, Manson's hauntingly depressive vocals that work incredible well with the albums aesthetic, macabre sound and cutting lyrics throughout.

    You have to check it out!    … Full Review »
  3. retrow
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Brilliant, everything we needed. Dark and moody, just the way fans like it.… Full Review »
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